30 One Hit Wonders From The 80s, 90s, And 00s That We Still Rock Out To In 2018
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30 One Hit Wonders From The 80s, 90s, And 00s That We Still Rock Out To In 2018

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30 One Hit Wonders From The 80s, 90s, And 00s That We Still Rock Out To In 2018
Austin Neill

When was the last time you were in a place and started hearing a song play that you had totally forgotten about? The songs on this list may evoke that same thought.

80s

1. "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc.


The original version of this song is 7 minutes long!

2. "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls


The musical duo came out with the perfect soundtrack for my middle school weather show.

3. "Our House" by Madness


"In the middle off the street!"

4. "Maniac" by Michael Sembello


One of the highest-grossing songs ever written for a movie.

5. "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister


The band's only Top 40 single.

6. "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock


No it has nothing to do with the Mary-Kate and Ashley movie.

7. "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow


I can never hear this song without thinking of DDR 2.

8. "Mickey" by Toni Basil


This song was originally written about a girl named Kitty.

9. "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell


This popular version is actually a cover.

10. "Take On Me" by A-ha


The only song by A-ha to reach number one on the charts.

90s

1. "Jump Around" by House of Pain


I will always picture the first scene of "Mrs. Doubtfire" any time I hear this song.

2. "What Is Love" by Haddaway


"Baby don't hurt me."

3. "Closing Time" by Semisonic


A member of Semisonic said the song was written in anticipation of fatherhood and about "being sent from the womb like a bouncer clearing out a bar."

4. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve


This song samples a cover of another popular song by The Rolling Stones.

5. "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix A Lot


This song was revived in 2014 by Nicki Minaj.

6. "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice


This song based on the bassline from "Under Pressure" wasn't exactly an instant hit.

7. "There She Goes" by The La's


The opening song to the very popular show "Gilmore Girls."

8. "Whoomp There It Is" by Tag Team


Many mistake the man at 1:01 for President Obama.

9. "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia


This best-known version is not actually the original.

10. "Just A Friend" by Biz Markie


"You got what I neeeeed!"

00s

1. "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega


"Ladies and gentleman, this is mambo number five"

2. "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne


This song was actually inspired by one of the bandmate's friends who had a crush on another friend's grandmother.

3. "1985" by Bowling For Soup


"Way before Nirvana."

4. "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter


The best version is definitely by Alvin and the Chipmunks.

5. "Shake It" by Metro Station


Yes that is Miley Cyrus's brother as well as Mitchell Musso's brother.

6. "Party Like A Rock Star" by Shop Boyz


"T-t-t-totally dude!"

7. "Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead


"I know, one thing,"

8. "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet


The band's highest charting single.

9. "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol


The band can thank "Grey's Anatomy" for the success of this song.

10. "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus


This band's debut single.

Wherever the artists of these songs may be now, we have to admit, they've made a lasting impact on us forever.

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